Galway Bay FM News Archives
DEPT DISCONTINUES INIS MOR FERRY CONTRACT
Date Published: 31-Jan-2013
The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has confirmed this evening that its ferry contract to the Aran Island of Inis Mór will discontinue today (31 January 2013).
It advertised for expressions of interest on the etenders system and the tender documents were issued with a closing date of 21 December 2012.
However, no tenders were received.
The department says it then entered into discussions with the ferry operator currently providing a service to Árainn with a view to renewing the current contract on the same terms which have been in place to date.
Those talks failed, as the Department was not in a position to sanction an increase of a subsidy for a service which, it says, is profitable as it stands.
The Department says it understands from the ferry operator that it is in a position – without a State grant – to continue with providing the same service to Árainn following the discontinuation of the contract, including the bus service, as it is commercially viable.
Galway West Senator Trevor O’Clochartaigh says Inis Mor residents could now be looking at substantially increased travel costs to the mainland.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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